Apparel & Handloom Exporters Association against further lockdowns in Tamilnadu
Chennai: The Hon. Secretary of the Apparel & Handloom Exporters Association, the industry body for over 400 MSME apparel exporters from Tamil Nadu, Shri Nishanth Jain “appeals” to the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, not to extend the lockdown and to help save the livelihoods of 1.5 lakh women workers who work in their factories. Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, Madurai and Salem districts are home toover 400 MSME apparel manufacturing and exporting companies which have beenhere for 35-40 years. These companies service the requirements of international clothing retailers and brands. The business of apparel exports in “seasonal” in nature where supplying goods on time is key to the fulfillment of the contract. Winter goods cannot be sold in summer and vice-versa. There are huge penalties for delay. The dependability of the supplier is judged on basis of “on-time” deliveries incorrect quality. The combined direct employment by these companies is...